MonkSweet Family | Monk Fruit
MONK FRUIT is a herbaceous perennial vine of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, native to southern China and northern Thailand. The plant is cultivated for its fruit, whose extract is nearly 250 times sweeter than sucrose. Monk fruit sweetness is derived from glycosides called mogrosides, the sweetest, most sought after one being Mogroside V. Icon Foods' MonkSweet mogroside blends can be formulated into a variety of foods including beverages, soups, teas, dairy, cereals, confections, and bakery products. The MonkSweet product line performs best in ready-to-drink juices, teas, and coffees. Additional applications include still or carbonated enhanced waters, cereals, nutrition bars, flavored milk, and yogurt—both dairy and plant based. This line works to provide a balanced sweetness profile when used in tandem with low intensity sweeteners such as erythritol and allulose. For a complete formula, we recommend adding resistant digestive fibers in the form of FOS, soluble tapioca fiber, or inulin. This will provide body while increasing mouthfeel and texture.
